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==Chemical Composition==
Colocynth contains up to 3% cucurbitacin. The drug and its preparations cause drastic irritation of the gastrointestinal mucosa and haemorrhages. Cucurbitacins include cucurbitacin E-, J-, L-glucosides. In addition, the pulp contains caffeic acid derivatives (chlorogenic acid). Roots contain aliphatic compounds. Leaves and flowers contain quercetin and kaempferol. <ref name="Chemical composition"/>
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